Sophia Josephine Jacobsen, 94, of Columbia entered into eternal rest January 3, 2009 at the Bluffs.  Sophia was born October 8, 1914 in St. Joseph, MO to the late Josephine and Joe Motyka.  She married Clarence Snodgrass and they owned and operated the Modern Cleaners in St. Joseph for 20 years.  After Clarence passed away…

Joan (Jodie) Simms passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Columbia Healthcare.  Born Joan Isabelle Hewitt August 22, 1944 in Manhattan, New York she relocated to Columbia more than 30 years ago.  She was a friend and long time employee of the Watson Family.  She has been employed by Kraft Foods since June of 2000. …

Connie L. Penrod Smart, 63, Greenwood, MO passed away January 2, 2009 at her home. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Koman “For The Cure”. Connie was born June 21, 1945 in Lyons, KS. She is survived by: children, Dana Neal, Greenwood, MO, Bryan Penrod,…

Judy May Smith, 64, Altamont, MO passed away January 4, 2009 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

   Mr‎. ‎Ralph McKenzie, Age ‎100‎, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January ‎01‎, ‎ 2009 ‎at John Knox Village Care Center‎.  ‎He was born July ‎23‎, ‎1908 ‎in Burlingame, ‎ KS‎. 

Keet Seigfreid, 64, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away December 30, 2008, at his home and surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Our Lady of the Presentation, 100 S.W. Murray, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.…

Samual James Smith III of New Bloomfield passed away on Dec. 30, 2008. Sam requested that there be no formal services but to have a party in the celebration of his life.  Sam was the beloved husband of Linda Smith for 24 years; loving step-father of Jim Bishop and daughter-in-law Lori Bishop; beloved Grandfather of…

Heinrich Edward Werner Tirre was born to Hugo Walter Tirre and Johanne Windhorst Tirre on April 21, 1925 in Bremen, Germany. He was educated in England and Germany. He was drafted into the German Army in 1943 during World War II. He served as a lieutenant and tank commander on the Russian Front and was…

Gerald Harrison Reser Sr., Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home on December 26, 2008. He was born July 29, 1921 in Belpre, Edwards County, KS to Joseph Harrison and Ruby (Rathbun) Reser. He married Donis Stephan on August 11, 1941 in Raton, NM. Gerald was a WWII veteran having servied in the Philippines…

Marvin L. Paddock, Independence, MO passed away December 25, 2008 at home. A memorial gathering will be held 6-8 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Marvin was born November 9, 1931 in KC, MO. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Hammer.…